Cruise news (Virgin Voyages-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Bodrum Cruise Port opens 2026 season with Astoria Grande ship
Bodrum Cruise Port officially inaugurated the 2026 season with the arrival of the Astoria Grande, which berthed carrying 909 passengers and 445 crew...
April 8, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Virgin's ship Brilliant Lady starts West Coast USA deployment (California and Alaska cruises)
The Virgin Voyages' ship Brilliant Lady is now sailing toward Los Angeles with an expected arrival on April 6th. The deployment marks...
April 3, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages and iHeartMedia launch podcast-themed “On Air at Sea” cruises
Virgin Voyages has announced a new themed cruise programme titled On Air at Sea, developed in partnership with iHeartMedia. The initiative will...
March 29, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages plans a 4-ship rendezvous in the Caribbean
In February 2027 the adults-only cruise operator Virgin Voyages intends to bring together the entirety of its fleet for the first time in open waters...
March 22, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages' ship Valiant Lady scheduled for 2026 drydock refurbishment, new Indian dining venue
Virgin Voyages has announced initial details of the upcoming drydock refurbishment for MS Valiant Lady, which is scheduled to take place in May 2026...
March 14, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages grows its fleet of specialized AI agents to 1,500+
In a significant development for maritime technology integration, Virgin Voyages has rapidly expanded its use of artificial intelligence/AI across...
March 10, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages' ship Brilliant Lady begins service from USA homeports Los Angeles and Seattle/Alaska
Virgin Voyages prepared Brilliant Lady for her inaugural deployment to the Pacific seaboard, with operations commencing in April 2026 from the ports...
February 22, 2026 - Cruise Industry
First Virgin Voyages Comedy Fest from New York to Bermuda aboard Valiant Lady
In the schedule for 2026, the adults-only cruise ship Valiant Lady has been assigned a specialized sailing of its annual U.S. Comedy Fest that will...
February 22, 2026 - Accidents
Virgin's ship Valiant Lady changes itinerary due to Venezuela-USA conflict
Virgin Voyages found itself obliged to alter the planned course of MS Valiant Lady, then bound for Caribbean waters, as rising tensions between...
January 5, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages opens industry-wide Status Match for elite travellers
Virgin Voyages has launched what it describes as the broadest Status Match programme in the cruise sector, extending recognition of elite loyalty...
December 12, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages introduces month-long Alaskan cruise season 2026
Virgin Voyages is preparing for its first Alaskan deployment in summer 2026 and is positioning the program around slow-paced exploration and an...
December 3, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Greenock Cruise Port marks a landmark year on the Clyde
Greenock Cruise Port, now operating under the stewardship of Global Ports Holding/GPH, has completed one of its most productive seasons, the first...
November 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages launches land-based entertainment production arm
Virgin Voyages has announced a new entertainment initiative, "Screw It, Let's Do It Productions," which will adapt its original shipboard shows for...
November 22, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Bodrum Cruise Port concludes record season with focus on sustainability
Bodrum Cruise Port, operated by Global Ports Holding, has concluded a notably successful cruise season, having received 116 vessel calls and a record...
November 21, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Alexandria Port’s autumn surge signals Egypt’s cruise comeback
Egypt’s re-emergence as a major cruise destination is gathering momentum, with Alexandria Port recording a series of prominent ship calls...
October 21, 2025